Chamber finishes contest
The Albany Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Home Decorating Contestdrewparticipation from 11 homes this year, showcasing some of the best outdoor holiday displays within the Albany city limits.
Volunteers honor veterans with wreaths
The graves of approximately 625 veterans were decorated by family members and other volunteers at the Albany Cemetery last Saturday, during the annual Wreaths Across America Day program.
PAT LIDIA JONES
1933 – 2024 Pat Lidia Jones was bornonJan.26,1933,and died on Dec. 9, 2024.
Stockshow ramps up fundraising efforts
The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is starting its final fundraising push ahead of the 2025 county livestock show.
NSES Jingle Run a holiday hit
More than 200 Nancy Smith Elementary School students participated Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the school’s inaugural Jingle Run with dozens of turkeys handed out to families in the community.
Albany HS junior earns pilot’s license
While most high school juniors are still getting used to having a driver’s license, Cache Clark has gone one step further.Clark, a junior at Albany High School, qualified for his pilot’s license on Thursday, Nov. 21 after more than a year of training. But he’s logged much more time in the air.
MMPC to host Christmas feast
Local residents can have a traditional holiday meal on Christmas Day without going to the trouble of preparing and cleaning up.Or paying for it.Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is offering its 16th annual Christmas Feast from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Girls to face Stamford
The Albany Lady Lions made their first appearance in District 10-2A basketball competition last week, dropping a home game to Hawley in their only action.The Lady Lions had the district bye Tuesday, Dec. 17, and return to action at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21.
Lions earn top spot at Lingleville tourney
The Albany Lions boys basketball team put in a busy first week of its season, with five games, going 4-1.The Lions open their district schedule Saturday, Dec. 21 at Stamford. The game was rescheduled from Friday, Dec.
Zack Waggoner named ‘Firefighter of the Year’
Volunteer Zack Waggoner was named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ during the Albany Volunteer Fire Department’s annual awards presentation and Christmas party.
